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| Hydrocynus |
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Hydrocynus brevis
Hydrocynus forskahlii
Hydrocynus goliath
Hydrocynus tanzaniae
Hydrocynus vittatus
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Hydrocynus, is a genus in the family Alestiidae, a family from the order Characiformes, endemic to the African continent. The name is derived from the Greek hydro ("water") + kyon ("dog").[2] The genus contains at least 5 species, all popularly known as "African Tigerfish" for their fierce territoriality and other characteristics that make them excellent game fish.[3]
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